Pipefitter Review

by Balfour Beatty

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I attend Gen2 5 days a week which is an engineering college and I come here to learn the basics of pipe fitting and also have began to start doing a bit of welding.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I’ve learned Most of the joints that are used for pipefitting and learned how to do basic welding joints.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It’s great, because your learning life skills which you will carry on during your engineering pathway.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Really well I am told in advance what I am doing and my mentors keep in touch with me weekly asking how I’m getting on and if I have any troubles.

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

A lot they come and see me face to face monthly for my review but I’m in contact with them every week.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

A lot

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I feel really good about it because they provide all the training I need to become qualified.

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Yes the apprenticeship challenge which has only just started.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because it is a large company which take on a lot of apprentices and the amount of work they have all around the country and even the world shows that it is a life time job.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?

Give it your when researching and interview because it could be a job for life.